There is honestly a $10 and 30 min solution. Not worth fretting over what to do if you want auto stop/start to be OFF by default. This mod fixes permanently.
Easily removable if desired. Keeps the function but starts in OFF vs ON. I Did this within a couple weeks of getting my 2020. Don't even think about it anymore.
Ironically, I sometimes turn ON Stop/Start when in a long drive through line courtesy of the pandemic.
Manufacturers perform their own fuel economy tests based on standardized test methods published by the EPA. I've found these estimates to be reasonably accurate for many years. Look up any vehicle's combined EPA estimate and compare it to the real-world average on Fuelly.com - I believe you'll...
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